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Safety tips for using a pillar drill

Pillar drills are free-standing machines used to holes of varying diameters into metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Unless used safely, these machines can cause potentially serious accidents at work. Here are some tips on safely using a pillar drill.

Potential causes of pillar drill accidents

Pillar drills use motors to rotate drill bits. Injuries at work while using a pillar drill may be caused by:

Accidental contact with moving parts of machinery

Clothing, jewellery or long hair getting caught in the machine

Flying bits of drilled material hitting your face, head or body

Faulty machinery causing injuries by electrocution or being hit by flying objects if, for instance, a defective drill bit disintegrates during use

Safely using a pillar drill

To prevent accidents while using pillar drills, it is, therefore, vital to always:

You could, for instance, make a work injury claim if you sustained a pillar drill injury because your employer did not provide you with suitable protective equipment or training.

Accident Advice Helpline

We have more than a decade’s worth of experience in processing pillar drill injury claims. If you believe you may have a claim, get expert work injury advice and enlist an in-house Accident Advice Helpline solicitor’s support by calling our 24/7 freephone helpline today.

What to expect

Any personal details you may be asked to provide will be kept confidential and you will be under no obligation to pursue a claim through us at any time during or after your call. If you do decide to use us, the assigned solicitor will work for you on a 100% no-win, no-fee* basis.

Freephone numbers

You can reach us by calling 0800 689 0500 or 0333 500 0993 from a UK landline or your mobile phone respectively.

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